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Alpine Air Alaska
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Alpine Air Alaska is a helicopter tour company in Girdwood, Alaska. We offer scenic flightseeing, glacier landings, and glacier dog sledding in the Summer!
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Denial John
Ville Platte, LA1 contribution
Jan 2023
Alpine Air Alaska provided an exceptional experience during my recent trip to Alaska. The pilot was knowledgeable, friendly, and made sure we felt safe throughout the entire flight. The scenery was absolutely breathtaking, and the flight was smooth and comfortable.
The company also went above and beyond to accommodate our group's needs and preferences. They were flexible with our schedule and were happy to adjust the route to ensure we saw the sights we were most interested in.
Overall, I highly recommend Alpine Air Alaska for anyone looking for an unforgettable flightseeing experience in Alaska. Their professionalism, expertise, and customer service exceeded my expectations, and I look forward to flying with them again in the future.
The company also went above and beyond to accommodate our group's needs and preferences. They were flexible with our schedule and were happy to adjust the route to ensure we saw the sights we were most interested in.
Overall, I highly recommend Alpine Air Alaska for anyone looking for an unforgettable flightseeing experience in Alaska. Their professionalism, expertise, and customer service exceeded my expectations, and I look forward to flying with them again in the future.
Written March 14, 2023
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This is such a lovely note- thank you for taking the time to write about your experience flying with us. We truly do our best to accommodate all of the groups and individuals who visit us, so thank you for taking the time to acknowledge the experience we do our best to provide to all of our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, Kikken at Alpine Air.
Written July 13, 2023
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Jasmine38Chichester UK
Chichester, UK1,982 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
We were booked to do a 2 hour flight to Blackstone Glacier and Prince William Sound but apparently it was really foggy there despite a bright day in Anchorage. We were therefore switched to a trip to Knik Glacier.
Naturally, I can't compare but this was still a great flight with a landing on the lake to view the glacier.
These are small propellor planes so we shared the ride with just one other couple.
Our pilot Tad was excellent and clearly highly experienced. We had such a smooth ride and landings and he provided commentary along the route. He flew at different heights so we got a range of perspectives too.
Everyone was very friendly and all the arrangements were smooth. I wouldn't hesitate to fly with these guys again. I had always wanted to take a trip in a float plane and it didn't disappoint.
Naturally, I can't compare but this was still a great flight with a landing on the lake to view the glacier.
These are small propellor planes so we shared the ride with just one other couple.
Our pilot Tad was excellent and clearly highly experienced. We had such a smooth ride and landings and he provided commentary along the route. He flew at different heights so we got a range of perspectives too.
Everyone was very friendly and all the arrangements were smooth. I wouldn't hesitate to fly with these guys again. I had always wanted to take a trip in a float plane and it didn't disappoint.
Written July 6, 2022
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Martha W
Keller, TX56 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
The office staff and pilot were amazing. My daughter who doesn’t care for flying absolutely loved this trip. Our pilot Brett accommodated our wishes to try and stay out of the more turbulent areas which he accomplished. We were very relaxed on the flight and were able to focus on the awesome topography. Our glacier landing was smooth and we enjoyed spending time on the ice. We were fortunate to see 2 black bears foraging for berries and several mountain goats during the flight. This was an amazing experience and I highly recommend Alpine Air for their helicopter tours.
Written October 6, 2023
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Carrie S
4 contributions
Sep 2023 • Friends
Everything at Alpine Air was truly amazing! From the help with and ease of the booking (thank you, Carrie); to the warm welcome at the hangar; to the excellent, knowledgeable and personable pilot (thank you, Ben); our 90 minute adventure was seamless. And with the landing on the glacier, the incredible beauty and breathtaking views it was a trip worth every dollar… a magical and memorable time!
Written September 24, 2023
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Rita G
10 contributions
Apr 2023
Bob was an incredible tour guide! He shared his extensive knowledge of the areas and glaciers and we left spellbound. What an exception excursion and the minute we landed, we wanted to do it again. We'll definitely be back for a summer flight to see the waterfalls. (Missed getting to give him a personal "thank you!" so hopefully he will see this review and know that he made our day!)
Written April 22, 2023
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Wow! It sounds like you had an an amazing time- we're so glad! I'll be sure to personally relay your "thank you" to Bob. We appreciate you taking time out of your day to write this kind note. Warmly, Kikken at Alpine Air.
Written July 13, 2023
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DanaAU
Huntsville, AL188 contributions
Oct 2020 • Family
My husband, daughter and I took the 90 minute Prince Edward sound helicopter tour. It was an amazing start to our Alaskan vacation. Our tour guide was fantastic- very knowledgeable and competent. He talked just enough- not too Koch and not too little! It was amazing walking on the glacier and we loved being in the helicopter. We saw a bear, a moose and mountain goats. It was pricey but worth every penny!
Written October 5, 2020
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Thank you for flying with us and for taking the time to provide feedback. We're so glad you enjoyed our longest flight-seeing trip to see tidewater glaciers and got to see so much wildlife along the way!
All the best,
Rachel
Written October 31, 2020
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David N.
Dallas, TX33 contributions
Aug 2021
Five stars isn't enough. We did helicopter pictures for our elopement with Alpine Air and their pilot Martin. It was great, Martin was very helpful and even was open to suggestions about how to position the helicopter. Equipment was well maintained and we felt very safe. The spots the pilot picked out were great for our pictures and Martin was very helpful in helping us walk around the Glacier, they even have ice spike for our shoes. Great time.
Written August 17, 2021
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Expedition383613
Newport Beach, CA41 contributions
Jul 2021 • Family
Exciting helicopter flight up to glacier and Iditarod dog mushing experience. Gorgeous vistas on helicopter flight to glacier. Enjoyed learning about Iditarod racing and dogs. The entire family enjoyed it thoroughly.
Written July 12, 2021
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Matthew M
New York City, NY1 contribution
Aug 2016 • Couples
During our 12-day post-bar-exam trip through Alaska, my partner Laura and I had many incredible experiences, from seeing the northern lights in Denali to watching wales in Juneau – but our time with Alpine Air Alaska was by far the most memorable and enjoyable.
First, the activity itself is mind-blowing: you start by taking a smooth, scenic helicopter ride through a valley and up a mountain to the caldera-like Punchbowl glacier. Once there, you meet the mushing dogs (all friendly, cuddly, and excited to pull you about) and the soon-to-be mushing puppies (yeah, they're as cute as you imagine!). The expert musher (ours had been dogsledding since she was two, for the past sixteen years) then gives you a brief background on dogsledding in Alaska, explains the safety rules, and then lets you choose whether to ride in the front of the sled or stand like a bad*ss right behind her (Laura chose the latter!). And you're off! The musher takes you around the expansive glacier at exhilarating speed, pausing halfway through to snap some great pictures of y'all with the dogs and the sled. I'm not sure if this is standard, but one of the helicopter pilots waiting for our group on the glacier also took a perfect slow-motion video of the initial part of our ride – he was able to use our iPhones' airdrop to give us the video right there, but email is probably also an option.
Second, and equally as important to what made this activity so excellent, is that each member of the team, from the person who outfits you in mushing clothing and explains the helicopter ride, to the helicopter pilot, to the puppy handler, to the expert musher, are some of the kindest, sharpest, and funniest people you'll ever meet. They're exceedingly patient (this was our first helicopter ride, and of course this was our first time dogsledding) and maintain wonderful conversations throughout the entire process.
Laura and I hope to return to Alaska with our parents in a few years – dogsledding with Alpine Air will be at the top of our list!
First, the activity itself is mind-blowing: you start by taking a smooth, scenic helicopter ride through a valley and up a mountain to the caldera-like Punchbowl glacier. Once there, you meet the mushing dogs (all friendly, cuddly, and excited to pull you about) and the soon-to-be mushing puppies (yeah, they're as cute as you imagine!). The expert musher (ours had been dogsledding since she was two, for the past sixteen years) then gives you a brief background on dogsledding in Alaska, explains the safety rules, and then lets you choose whether to ride in the front of the sled or stand like a bad*ss right behind her (Laura chose the latter!). And you're off! The musher takes you around the expansive glacier at exhilarating speed, pausing halfway through to snap some great pictures of y'all with the dogs and the sled. I'm not sure if this is standard, but one of the helicopter pilots waiting for our group on the glacier also took a perfect slow-motion video of the initial part of our ride – he was able to use our iPhones' airdrop to give us the video right there, but email is probably also an option.
Second, and equally as important to what made this activity so excellent, is that each member of the team, from the person who outfits you in mushing clothing and explains the helicopter ride, to the helicopter pilot, to the puppy handler, to the expert musher, are some of the kindest, sharpest, and funniest people you'll ever meet. They're exceedingly patient (this was our first helicopter ride, and of course this was our first time dogsledding) and maintain wonderful conversations throughout the entire process.
Laura and I hope to return to Alaska with our parents in a few years – dogsledding with Alpine Air will be at the top of our list!
Written September 4, 2016
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Dave B
Stony Brook, NY91 contributions
Jul 2013 • Couples
While the scenery was beautiful, I was EXTREMELY disappointed with Alpine Air's helicopter glacier "landing" tour. I put landing in quotes because we never actually landed on a glacier! Alpine Air gave me a large amount of misinformation during the booking process. I originally wanted to make a reservation for my wife and myself but was told the helicopter only held four people (including the pilot), and another couple had already booked for the time we were interested in. I thus made the reservation just for myself. When I arrived for the flight I discovered that not only does the helicopter hold seven people (including the pilot), but Alpine Air had booked yet another couple after I had made my reservation – there were six people on the flight.
Once on the flight I discovered that the other four people had booked the more expensive Prince William Sound tour, and I was thus I was forced to pay for a significantly more expensive flight than I had wanted to.
The worst part of the experience was never actually landing on a glacier, something that I have wanted to do for decades. The pilot told the group "We can land on the glacier, or we can land on a ridge overlooking the glacier – there might be wildflowers there." I obviously wanted to set foot on a glacier, but the other four people got excited about the wildflowers and wanted the ridge, and that is where we ended up. Once back at Alpine Air's building, I commented on the fact that we never landed on a glacier – the person behind the counter gave me a sheepish shrug and said, "Well, they can get slippery." Alpine Air offered no apologies for the wrong information during booking, no apologies for billing me the more expensive flight, and no apologies for not landing on a glacier.
If you are thinking about flying with Alpine Air for glacier landings, I would strongly recommend avoiding them completely unless you have a large enough group to control the in-air voting process. Also make sure that everyone has paid for the same air tour as your own so that you don't get hijacked into paying for a more expensive trip than you had reserved.
Once on the flight I discovered that the other four people had booked the more expensive Prince William Sound tour, and I was thus I was forced to pay for a significantly more expensive flight than I had wanted to.
The worst part of the experience was never actually landing on a glacier, something that I have wanted to do for decades. The pilot told the group "We can land on the glacier, or we can land on a ridge overlooking the glacier – there might be wildflowers there." I obviously wanted to set foot on a glacier, but the other four people got excited about the wildflowers and wanted the ridge, and that is where we ended up. Once back at Alpine Air's building, I commented on the fact that we never landed on a glacier – the person behind the counter gave me a sheepish shrug and said, "Well, they can get slippery." Alpine Air offered no apologies for the wrong information during booking, no apologies for billing me the more expensive flight, and no apologies for not landing on a glacier.
If you are thinking about flying with Alpine Air for glacier landings, I would strongly recommend avoiding them completely unless you have a large enough group to control the in-air voting process. Also make sure that everyone has paid for the same air tour as your own so that you don't get hijacked into paying for a more expensive trip than you had reserved.
Written August 20, 2013
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In response to the August 20th review, we contacted the Client immediately an offered a sincere apology for his experience. It is not our policy to enforce an in-flight “voting process”, and we certainly do land on glaciers everyday. Right behind safety, our main priority is providing the best customer service to ALL Clients. We operate in one of the most beautiful places in the world, and love landing in our stunning backyard - the Chugach Mountains. The Client has accepted our apology, and stated he would fly with us again.
Written August 25, 2013
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Inquiring do you have helicopter for family of four to stay together and so the helicopter glacier tour for 60 or 90 min option --- Can you do it on the same day booking option? Please a let me know - 225-931-5867 Juli ( we were there yesterday with family and did punchbowl glacier with dog sledding - my boys would like to do a longer helicopter tour --- Please advise -
Written July 6, 2019
Hi Juli,
We will give you a call shortly!
Thank You
-Alexis
Written July 6, 2019
Cost of trip? 5 adults and 1 child in the month of August My son lives in Homer. Any discounts for residents living in Alaska?
Written June 3, 2018
We offer several different trips. Please give us a call at (907)783-2360 for pricing and availability. We look forward to hearing from you!
Written June 4, 2018
Hello, Will I be able to drive the sled? Or only ride in the sled?
Written June 3, 2018
Hi Sebastian! You have an opportunity to sit down on the sled or stand on the back runners. Both are great experiences. You do have a professional musher with you at all times to be responsible for the dog team.
Written June 4, 2018
Hi. We are scheduled to pass by going from Whittier to Anchorage on 7/28/2018. Couple of questions:
1. What is the best way to get there? We won’t have a rental car yet. Is there a shuttle or does Uber have cars doing that route?
2. We have two adults and two kids (10 and 13) in our family. We prefer not to book in advance if we don’t have to as there is always a chance for changes in plans for various reasons. What do you recommend in terms of how late to wait to make the reservation? And when we do make it, what is your cancellation policy? We are interested in glacier dog sledding.
Thank you,
Cris
Written May 15, 2018
They have no shuttle. You would have to go back that way after you get your rental car in Anchorage. I don't know anything about Uber in AK. As to how far out you would have to book your reservations, there is really no way to say. I always book my excursions 2-3 months in advance due to limited space & have no plans on changing something as major as this. Check their website as to cancellation policy. It is an amazing experience worth doing.
Written May 15, 2018
Hello, did they provide transportation from Anchorage city to the helicopter?
Written March 28, 2018
No transportation from Anchorage to Girdwood provided by Alpine Air. We had a rental car so we drove there. The nice thing is that Alpine Air provided everything that we needed to stay warm, although you may want to take your own heavy jacket because it can get cold even in June when we went. The dog sled ride was THE most exciting and fun event that I did in Alaska. Very safe and exhilarating!! Have fun.
Written March 29, 2018
coming to anchorage for northern lights. arriving dec 13. weather does not look good. do you still do any tours in winter for viewing lights?
Written December 8, 2017
What is the best way to get there if we are staying in anchorage?
Written March 17, 2017
Hello!
The best way to get to Girdwood is to rent a car. This gives you the flexibility to explore the surrounding areas as well as our tour. There are also private shuttles that offer transportation to Girdwood.
Written March 17, 2017
Do they have tours in September 2017. Please tell me yes for my bucket list:)
Written March 17, 2017
Hi! We do offer flightseeing tours in September!
Written March 17, 2017
Hi. We will be staying in Anchorage for a couple of days in July and have booked the Heli flight Dog Sledding tour. Can anyone recommend a good (good priced) car hire company and is the drive from Anchorage to Girdwood a fairly easy drive?
Written March 13, 2017
Hello Debbie,
The drive is easy and scenic as others have stated. It is a good idea to give yourself extra time in case of traffic. Allowing one hour to drive from the Anchorage Airport to Girdwood is sufficient. Renting your own car does give you the greatest flexibility. Most of the major rental companies have cars available at the Anchorage Airport. I would reserve the car well ahead of time. Check on a search engine like Priceline to find the best deals.
Another option is to hire a shuttle van. I will list some numbers below in case you would like to call them.
Let us know if you have other questions!
Thank you,
Kim
Interval Shuttle 907-244-2430
Northern Exposure Shuttle 1-907-242-5029
Shuttle Services of AK 1-907-947-8995
Written March 13, 2017
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